How to Make Ziti alla Genovese | Classic Neapolitan Ragù

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How to Make Ziti alla Genovese | Classic Neapolitan Ragù What’s the secret to one of Naples’ most beloved pasta dishes? 🇮🇹 Ziti alla Genovese! A rich, onion-heavy slow-cooked ragù where 4 pounds of onions melt down into a velvety sauce, coating tender beef and perfectly al dente ziti. The key? Patience. This sauce simmers for 4 hours, allowing the onions to break down. Serve it up with a glass of white wine and experience true Neapolitan comfort food. Let the sauce sit overnight—it's even better the next day! Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed 4 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp lard 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced Salt & pepper to taste 1 cup white wine Ziti pasta Grated Parmigiano Reggiano (optional) Instructions: Crack a few windows open in the house before you begin! 1. Thinly slice 4 lbs of yellow onions using a mandolin and set aside. 2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp lard and brown 2 lbs beef chuck on all sides. 3. Add 2 diced carrots and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking until softened. 4. Pour in 1 cup of white wine and let it evaporate completely. 5. Add 2 bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste. 6. Add all the onions, stir, and lower the heat. Let it cook on low for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. 7. Boil ziti until al dente, reserving some pasta water. 8. Toss the pasta with the sauce in a pan with a scoop of pasta water, or plate the sauce directly over the pasta. 9. Top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano if desired. ⭐ Instructions: 0:00 - Introduction 1:14 - Ingredients Breakdown 2:08 - Chopping the Onions 3:40 - Searing the Beef 4:13 - Adding the Soffritto 4:42 - Deglazing with Wine 5:11 - Adding in the Onions 6:11 - Slow Cooking the Ragù 6:57 - Boiling the Pasta 7:12 - Bringing it all Together 8:06 - Plating and Serving 9:17 - Giovanni Why You’ll Love This Recipe: ✅ Slow-cooked for deep, rich flavors ✅ A Neapolitan classic with minimal ingredients ✅ Great for Sunday dinners or special gatherings ✅ Perfect for Onion Lovers Comment Below: Do you like onions? Let me know in the comments! And don’t forget to subscribe for more classic Italian recipes. 🇮🇹 Follow Giovanni: ▶️ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@UnPezzoDItalia ▶️ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/unpezzoditalia/ ▶️ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/unpezzoditalia/ ▶️ TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@unpezzoditalia #pasta #italianfood #onions